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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you favor overall sound quality and a wider soundstage for an immersive music experience, the Audio Technica M50x headphones could be a better choice. They're praised for their detailed and balanced sound but are also known for being less portable due to their size and not folding down as much as other headphones. The 7hz Timeless earbuds are compact, making them more suitable for portable use and exercise, but they don't offer active noise cancelling. Both lack wireless capability and additional tech features like app equalization customization, so they are better suited for pure audio experiences rather than tech-heavy convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- The 7hz Timeless has no clear advantages over the Audio Technica M50x.
Advantages of the Audio Technica M50x
- Good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Cost
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The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Audio Technica M50x costs $149.
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Key similarities
Music
8.6
8.5
The 7hz Timeless and Audio Technica M50x are both very good for music.
Gaming
6.6
6.3
The 7hz Timeless and Audio Technica M50x are both only fair for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.3
4.4
The Audio Technica M50x and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica M50x to be good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
7.8
The Audio Technica M50x and 7hz Timeless are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.3
The 7hz Timeless and Audio Technica M50x are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The 7hz Timeless and Audio Technica M50x both have very good build quality.
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How the 7hz Timeless and the Audio Technica M50x compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Audio Technica M50x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Audio Technica | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2007 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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7hz Timeless
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Audio Technica M50x
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"Good sound is timeless. It doesn’t matter that a number of years have passed since the ATH-M50x came out because it still works well. Since this wired headset doesn’t rely on batteries or Bluetooth technology, it’s bound to outlast its wireless counterparts. The no-nonsense performance, fit, and comfort of the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x make it worth picking up."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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